Modify my suggestions to fit your landscape`s specific needs.
Amounts below include received rainfall.
Winter : Rain usually adequate for the low water requirement. Drought : supplement lack of 1" rain inside 2 week period
Spring / Fall : 1" a week, split into 1 to 2 water mornings (split each water morning into 2+ cycles)
Summer : 1 to 1.5" a week, split into 2 water mornings (split each water morning into 2+ cycles)
Water deep and infrequent to stimulate root growth.
If an area (annuals, lawn hot spot?) needs more frequentness, but isn`t valved separate, hand water as needed.
Amounts below include received rainfall.
Winter : Rain usually adequate for the low water requirement. Drought : supplement lack of 1" rain inside 2 week period
Spring / Fall : 1" a week, split into 1 to 2 water mornings (split each water morning into 2+ cycles)
Summer : 1 to 1.5" a week, split into 2 water mornings (split each water morning into 2+ cycles)
Water deep and infrequent to stimulate root growth.
If an area (annuals, lawn hot spot?) needs more frequentness, but isn`t valved separate, hand water as needed.
How much water do my sprinklers apply?
Use average measure of several catch cans, centered between sprinklers. If 15 min of watering collects 1/4", application rate is 1" per hour
Reduce runoff
"Multi-cycling" Allows deeper watering on tight soil and slopes
Split watering duration for a water morning into 2 cycles, each cycle with a set start time. If your clock has the capability, set 3 + cycles.
(Schedule watering outside the 10AM - 6PM city requirement - Early morning is best!)
Split watering duration for a water morning into 2 cycles, each cycle with a set start time. If your clock has the capability, set 3 + cycles.
(Schedule watering outside the 10AM - 6PM city requirement - Early morning is best!)
Water need varies
Many controllers have 2 programs (A & B) allowing you to group, and schedule watering stations separate.
Better clocks include a C & D program (Great for isolating "special need" stations)
Limited by your system valving, schedule like stations together based on water frequentness required (sun vs. shade, shrub vs. turf, etc..)
Better clocks include a C & D program (Great for isolating "special need" stations)
Limited by your system valving, schedule like stations together based on water frequentness required (sun vs. shade, shrub vs. turf, etc..)
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Thanks for your interest!